Maaco Launches New Incentives For Multi-Store Operators
Reduced franchise fees, royalty rates put in place.
Executive Interview: Maaco President Talks Marketing, Lean and DRPs
David Lapps has spent more than 35 years with Maaco, using aggressive retail strategies to develop auto painting and body work markets across the U.S. In this Executive Interview, Lapps talks about Maaco’s shift in its marketing message, its process improvement and its aggressive growth strategy in the collision repair market.
OBITUARY: Anthony Martino, Founder of Maaco and AAMCO, Dies
Anthony Martino, founder, chairman and CEO of Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 27. He was 75 years old. Martino began his career in 1959 with a repair shop specializing in automatic transmission repair. He named his company AAMCO Transmissions, an acronym for Anthony A. Martino & Co., to top the Yellow Pages telephone listings, and began franchising in 1962. Martino sold his interest in AAMCO in 1967 after guiding it to industry leadership.
Kian Capital Launches PARC Auto Platform with Acquisition
Kian Capital acquired a Meineke franchisee to establish PARC Auto with 15 locations in the Louisville, KY, area.
NABC Donates Recycled Ride to Dallas-Area Veteran
The recipient is a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1985 to 1990.
WIN Names 2022-23 Officers, New Board Members
Kathy Coffey, Liz Stein, Jenny Anderson, Tanya Sweetland, Susie Fausto and Laura Kottschade will lead WIN.
NABC Announces Winner of Best Paint Award Presented by Axalta
Top honors go to Gary Unverzagt for his two-tone paint job on his 1965 Pontiac GTO.
Career Resources For Veterans
Giving back to those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.
AMN People: Salute to Veterans
Here, a few top industry leaders share what their military experience means to them.
Driven Brands Files for Estimated $600 Million IPO
The Charlotte, N.C.-based company booked $798 million in revenue for the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2020.
